Introduction
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender and gender identity.
WFP Is Recruiting A Logistics Officer (Shipping/Port Operations) 2024-25
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
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At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
THE ROLE
To contribute to daily planning and coordination of WFP logistics operations including monitoring of services provided by contracted external organizations to ensure cost-effective operations and that set objectives are achieved in full.
To lead the good coordination with WFP Shipping Agents/Port Authorities for prompt berthing and smooth discharge/loading operations and ensure all required contract modalities are in place prior to shipments/vessels arrivals and efficient shipments receipts, warehousing, and dispatches to the regional destinations including Tanzania, DRC, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, South Sudan, Malawi and Zambia.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a National Logistics Officer (Shipping / Ports Operations – NOB) reporting to Head of Logistics at Country Office, you will be responsible for the following key duties:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
- Managing the WFP’s port operations by leading, guiding, and coaching the team to achieve the effective and efficient delivery of humanitarian food and related non-food items to the regional countries through the Tanzania corridors.
- Consolidate and plan shipments and manage operational aspects of chartered and/or liner vessels, and cargoes, including checking shipping document readiness, and loading and discharging operations.
- Coordination with all internal and external stakeholders, to ensure the timely and cost-effective movement of commodities through the port, streamlined with downstream pipeline plans, to ensure the smooth and timely provision of food assistance to beneficiaries in the region countries using the Dar Es Salaam Port.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Shipping, Logistics, or other relevant fields.
Desired experiences for entry into the role:
- At least five (5) years of relevant postgraduate professional-level work experience in shipping, port operations, and/or related fields.
- Experience in managing complex logistics operations, including knowledge of transport and logistics contracting and executions, port operations, commodity accounting, and warehouse management.
- Professional level experience specifically in Port and International Shipping Operations.
- Experience working with supply chain actors in coordinating transport modality/timing and liaising with agents and suppliers to meet deadlines.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
- We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
- Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
- Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
- Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
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- Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
- Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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